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package org.springbyexample.converter;

import org.dozer.DozerConverter;
import org.joda.time.DateTime;



/**
 * Converts to and from two different models.
 * Typically used between a domain &amp; business model.
 * 
 * @author David Winterfeldt
 * 
 * @param   <T>     Domain model bean.
 * @param   <V>     Business model (aka DTO).
 */
public class DateTimeConverter extends DozerConverter<DateTime, DateTime> {

    public DateTimeConverter() {
        super(DateTime.class, DateTime.class);
    }

    @Override
    public DateTime convertTo(DateTime source, DateTime destination) {
        return convertDateTime(source);
    }

    @Override
    public DateTime convertFrom(DateTime source, DateTime destination) {
        return convertDateTime(source);
    }
    
    /**
     * Converts a <code>DateTime</code> to a new instance.
     */
    private DateTime convertDateTime(DateTime source) {
        DateTime result = null;
        
        if (source != null) {
            result = new DateTime(source);
        }

        return result;        
    }
    
}